Which thermometer for baby?

[Lucy]

Hi

I would like to get a thermometer to check the baby's temperature and I read that you shouln't take the temp from the head as it's usually cooler than the body temp.

I've seen some that you put under the baby's arm and some that you put in the baby's ear, I just wondered how anyone else got on with the different types?

Any advice very welcome

Thanks

Lucy
37 wks

 

[melhoney]

I haven't got my baby yet, but have bought a braun thermoscan IRT 4520 (ear thermometer). I have read that it's from the ear that you get the closest treading to the body temperature.

have used on me and hubby and it's really easy to use. It's expensive but I bought it half price brand new from ebay
otherwise, it's £40!!!!! too much for me!

sorry can't really help you, and from your ticker, you will probably have you little one before me!

hope someone will be of more help!
mel xx

 

lloyds pharmacy do ones like the ear ones but u hold it to forehead, and it talks to you and tell u temp, good for when baby sleeping in the night, no need to turn on lights and wake baby etc. also plays a lullaby while its doing it. mine cost about £6

totally love it